H&K SL8 info
- Thread starter Casull
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http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/search.php?searchid=1322908
That's a search on "SL8", on which you'll find tons of stuff that doesn't need to be rehashed again. It may not work after a few hours, just search "SL8" on the black/green section.
That's a search on "SL8", on which you'll find tons of stuff that doesn't need to be rehashed again. It may not work after a few hours, just search "SL8" on the black/green section.
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Glock4ever
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Edmonton, AB
I had an SL8-5 and it was a good rifle. I got rid of it for a number of reasons.
First, I didn't like the ergos of the stock - the thumbhole really bit into the webbing on my hand and I didn't like the general feel after longer periods of shooting. I probably could have changed the stock but I really didn't like the idea of spending more money on an already high ticket item for something that was in my mind pretty basic.
Second, I didn't like the weight distribution of the rifle. I like polymer firearms (i.e. Glock, HK, Walther) but I felt that the SL8 was too front heavy and it didn't balance right. I had decided that I like aluminum better (AR family) and have bought a varminter AR to replace the SL8.
Third, I found that as a non restricted - it really didn't fit into my battery that well. I like lighter weight rifles for hunting and the SL8 wasn't as ergo for plain range shooting. So I decided to get a good boltgun for hunting (cheaper) and stick with ARs for range shooting. As well, aftermarket parts are a premium for the SL8 and things I wasn't too fond of were polymer sight rails/sights and limited avail of spare parts/accessories.
Things I liked about the SL8. The twist of the barrel is better for long range shooting then say the PE90 (7" vs 10") and the price isn't too bad for a non restricted black rifle. It was accurate (I like the chrome lined heavy bbl). Accuracy was pretty good for a semi.
George: to remove the locking pin for the handguard is simple. Pop the pin out and pull the handguard straight off...
First, I didn't like the ergos of the stock - the thumbhole really bit into the webbing on my hand and I didn't like the general feel after longer periods of shooting. I probably could have changed the stock but I really didn't like the idea of spending more money on an already high ticket item for something that was in my mind pretty basic.
Second, I didn't like the weight distribution of the rifle. I like polymer firearms (i.e. Glock, HK, Walther) but I felt that the SL8 was too front heavy and it didn't balance right. I had decided that I like aluminum better (AR family) and have bought a varminter AR to replace the SL8.
Third, I found that as a non restricted - it really didn't fit into my battery that well. I like lighter weight rifles for hunting and the SL8 wasn't as ergo for plain range shooting. So I decided to get a good boltgun for hunting (cheaper) and stick with ARs for range shooting. As well, aftermarket parts are a premium for the SL8 and things I wasn't too fond of were polymer sight rails/sights and limited avail of spare parts/accessories.
Things I liked about the SL8. The twist of the barrel is better for long range shooting then say the PE90 (7" vs 10") and the price isn't too bad for a non restricted black rifle. It was accurate (I like the chrome lined heavy bbl). Accuracy was pretty good for a semi.
George: to remove the locking pin for the handguard is simple. Pop the pin out and pull the handguard straight off...
- Location
- Southern ON.
Are you installing an HK bipod or another brand? For the HK bipod: push down on the small metal tab and pull the pin.
For stud mounted ones: remove the handguard and install a bipod stud adapter into one of the non-threaded holes on the bottom of the handguard.
kinggeorge168
CGN frequent flyer
Thanks to CNADNSL8, TOOK ME LIKE 20 SECOND TO INSTALLED THE HK BIPOD AND i JUST FINISHED INSTALLING THE SCOPE. I USED THE MARK4 3.5-10X40mm LR/T M3 MAIN TUBE 30mm mil dot on std PRW RINGS (SL8-4).....WHAT DO YOU THING ABOUT THIS COMB?
THANKS.
GEORGE
THANKS.
GEORGE
- Location
- Southern ON.
Glad to help. Took me forever to figure it out myself. I could not even read the manual cuz it's in German. Waiting for the English one to get here.
